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Congressman Mike Rogers addresses Moody leaders

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, was in Moody to address the Moody Chamber of Commerce and the St. Clair County Republican Party at Moody City Hall. Rogers said that he has represented the Third Congressional District for the last sixteen years and St. Clair County the last six years after redistricting. “Y’all are my kind … Continued
August 20, 2018

Jones expresses concerns over Trump Administration policies

Monday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) held a town hall event at the historic A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham. “It was because of the incredible work that you did that I am here representing as the first Democratic Senator to represent Alabama in 25 years,” Sen. Jones said. “The first thing I did was … Continued
August 16, 2018

Brewton has been awarded a $2.8 million EDA grant

Wednesday, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it has awarded $2,800,000 to fund infrastructure improvements for the City of Brewton. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R), Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) made statement praising the grant award. “As a result of this grant, the South Alabama region will have … Continued
August 16, 2018

Kavanaugh decision dominates Doug Jones town hall

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) held his second town hall as a U.S. Senator at Birmingham’s historic Parker High School. Jones was elected largely due to the enormous turnout among Black voters. “It was because of the incredible work that you did that I am here as the first Democratic Senator to represent Alabama in … Continued
August 14, 2018

Brooks supports President Trump’s Space Force efforts

Thursday, President Donald J. Trump (R) announced that he was directing the Pentagon to begin preparing for the creation of Space Force as America’s sixth branch of the armed forces. “I’m hereby directing the Department of Defense and Pentagon to immediately begin the process necessary to establish a space force as the sixth branch of … Continued
August 10, 2018

Roby says growth rate proves Republican policies are working

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said in an email to constituents that recent economic growth numbers are, “proof that our pro-growth policies are working.” “Our economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, marking the fastest economic expansion in this country in nearly four years. More proof that our pro-growth policies are working … Continued
August 8, 2018

Aderholt says 3.9 percent unemployment is proof tax cuts are working

In July, unemployment dropped to just 3.9 percent. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, cited this fact as “proof” that the controversial Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is working. Republican in Congress passed the bill late last year without any support from congressional Democrats. “Proof that the tax cuts Congress passed are working: 1.5 million people have … Continued
August 7, 2018

Palmer concerned tariffs could undo progress in manufacturing

Trade talks, tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs (both real and threatened) continue to dominate international news lines this summer. On Friday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, spoke on the issue in an email to constituents. “On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports and a 25 percent tariff on steel imports,” Congressman Palmer … Continued
August 6, 2018

Canadian government warns Alabama would be impacted if trade negotiations break down

The Canadian Government warns that Canadian trade and investment has created 111,200 jobs across Alabama, but the future is uncertain if trade negotiations breakdown between the United States and Canada. “The United States and Canada enjoy one of the closest relationships between any two countries in the world,” said Ashante Infantry, the Communications officer for … Continued
August 3, 2018

There is growing pressure on Sen. Doug Jones over Kavanaugh confirmation

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) met with President Donald J. Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and expressed his strong support. Most observers already expected that Shelby will vote to confirm Kavanaugh; but no one knows with certainty how Alabama’s other Senator Doug Jones (D) will vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Jones recently told … Continued
August 3, 2018